Nickolas Simmmons, Patricia Leonardo are married

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The marriage of Sunnyside residents Patricia Marie Leonardo and Nickolas Simmons Jr. took place Aug. 8 in Son-Rise Faith Church, Bulls Head. Elder Cliff Peterson officiated at the evening ceremony. A reception followed in The Crystal Room in South Beach.

The bride is a daughter of Patricia A. and John Leonardo of Sunnyside. The bridegroom is the son of Rosalee Lucido of New Dorp Beach and Nickolas Simmons Sr. of Fort Wadsworth.

Picture BeautifulMr. and Mrs. Nickolas Simmons

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Paula Leonardo, as the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Simmons, Jessica Tennant and Jennifer Tennant.

Nickolas Simmons Sr. was the best man for his son. The ringbearer was Gabriel Leonardo-McAlarney.

Mrs. Simmons is a graduate of St. Peter's Girls High School, New Brighton, and received a certificate in business from the Grace Institute in Manhattan. She is a dental assistant in the office of Dr. Leslie Abrahams in Castleton Corners.

Mr. Simmons is an alumnus of Susan Wagner High School and is a manager with Air-Tin Supply in Tompkinsville.